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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character has something odd about him or her, like they are missing something?
(a) Zaphod
(b) Trillian
(c) Ford
(d) Arthur

2. What reason does the old man give for the missiles that nearly destroyed the Heart of Gold?
(a) They needed to get rid of some missiles.
(b) The computers are bored.
(c) The ship is stolen, and there is a bounty on it.
(d) The old regime was a little paranoid.

3. How does Arthur describe Slartibartfast's story?
(a) Salutary
(b) Salient
(c) Subtle
(d) Salubrious

4. What can respectable physicists really not stand for?
(a) A smart-ass
(b) Debasements of science
(c) Wild parties
(d) Zaphod Beeblebrox

5. How does Arthur save the ship?
(a) He never really figures out exactly how he did it.
(b) He maneuvers the ship so that the missiles collide with an asteroid.
(c) He kicks the computer, engaging its guidance systems.
(d) He turns on the Improbability Drive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Zaphod's private brain care specialist?

2. What is the old man's name?

3. What frightens Arthur in the aircar?

4. Where does Slartibartfast offer to take Arthur?

5. Can Deep Thought figure out the great question?

(see the answer key)

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